Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd)
Operational Conditions (cont'd)
HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM
This waterheater is equipped with an automatic gas shut off sys- tem. The high temperature shut off is built into the gas control valve. This system shuts off the gas supply to the water heater burners when high water temperatures are present. It is non- resettable.If the high temperature shut offactivates, the gas con- trol valve must be replaced. If this were to occur,turn _OFF_'the
entire gas supply to the water heater. Contact the Sears Service Center.
AWARNING
Shouldoverheatingoccuror the gassupplyfail to shut off, tom "OFF" the manualgascontrolvalveto the appliance,
NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER
Check the pilot flame. It mayhave gone out. All models have
ianheckopeningbehindthe manualgastheshutouterdooroffvalve_tor viewingbe suretheit ispilotopen. .
If the pilot is not lit, f_llow the _Lighting"instructions in this manual or located above the gas control valve on the water heater to relight the pilot. If the water was extremdy hot and is now cold, the high limit safety temperature shut off may have put out the burner and pilot. If the high temperature
shut off activates, the gas control valve must be replaced. Contact the SearsServiceCenter.
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dosed.
•The cold water inlet temperature may be colder during the
winter months. It will take[onget to heat the water and seem like lesshot water.
•If you cannot find what is wrong, call the Scars Service Center.
WATER IS TOO HOT
1. The temperatureadjustment dial may be set too high. So: the
t j tment ° ion.
NOTE: A period of time is necessaryafter an adjwtme_t has
been made for the water temperanLee to reach the new tem-
penturesetting.
&WARNING
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water temperature in certain situations may be hotter
than the thermostat setting.
Short, frequent draws of hot water - especially with very cold incoming water - can shock the thermostat into brief operation resulting in hotter and hotter layers of water closer to the top of the tank.
Changes in hot water usage patterns or raising the tem- perature differential between the
2.If lowertemperaturesettingswill not lower the watertempera- ture, call the SearsServiceCenter.
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